As the days pass, whispers continue to grow louder that Ronda Rousey could return to the Octagon for the UFC's inaugural Madison Square Garden show in November.
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First, it was bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes who noted she thought Rousey would return for New York. Now, it's UFC insider Ariel Helwani:
Nothing is for certain or set in stone yet, but there continues to be increased optimism regarding Ronda Rousey's return to fighting. ...
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) August 10, 2016
The goal has always been to return in NY but it's important to remember Rousey had minor knee surgery two months ago. Still, ...
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) August 10, 2016
Few mths ago the talk was more if not when. That has shifted. November to early 2017 is the talk now, but it's still very early. Stay tuned.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) August 10, 2016
The bantamweight crown has changed hands twice since Rousey's knockout loss to Holly Holm in November.
Holm was choked out by Miesha Tate, who then was knocked out by Nunes at UFC 200. Holm suffered a decision loss at UFC Fight Night in Chicago, registering two consecutive defeats.
Tate is expected to have to fight her way back up the card, as Nunes has proclaimed her willingness to battle Rousey in New York. The MMA world can only hope Rousey's long-awaited return is sooner rather than later.
